Community Mental Health Nurse - CADS/CORS

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, part-time 0.7FTE position at the Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Service. 
• Great opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and experience in Specialist Mental Health Services
• Must be a Registered Nurse with current APC

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Service located at Hillmorton Hospital provides specialised clinical work with consumers experiencing co-existing alcohol and/or drug dependence and moderate to severe mental health needs. We are seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse who will add value, expertise and energy to this stable and cohesive team. Our motivated and dedicated team works collaboratively with a consumer centred approach.

We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

About You

We're looking for a staff member who is passionate about mental health and addiction, who has empathy for our client group.

We are a very supportive close-knit team that offers a warm caring environment with a strong orientation to the addiction service within Canterbury.

There will also be opportunities for community outreach, such as home visits and liaison work with clients and other agencies.

Skills and Experience

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Provide comprehensive assessment to consumers within the service;
• Provide planned nursing care in partnership with the patient to achieve identified health outcomes;
• Provide appropriate health education to patients and family/whanau within a nursing framework;
• The maintenance and advancement of your own professional development and clinical knowledge.

Your skills will include:

• The ability to work autonomously with a degree of flexibility to meet the individual needs of your clients;
• Registration with your respective Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope of practice is essential;
• Previous experience in alcohol and drug or mental health;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area;
• Excellent time management skills to effectively manage your case load.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday 21st October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.